Family ASTERACEAE
Genus Osteospermum
Species ecklonis
SA Plant Number
Basionym Osteospermum ecklonis

Osteospermum ecklonis is a hardy, evergreen, drought-resistant, bushy perennial with a rounded, spreading shape and bright-green, slightly-succulent leaves.

It bears large, glistening, white, daisy-like flowers that are streaked with bluish-mauve below and have attractive deep-blue centres. It flowers in spring and summer when it makes a stunning show.

This pretty white daisy bush attracts many butterflies and insects to the garden.

Mass-plant as a border, use as an element of a cottage garden, or plant in a rock garden.

Prune back after flowering to keep in shape.

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position as the flowers close in low light.

Size: up to 75cm

lnsect food plant: Attracts butterflies and other pollinating insects to the garden.

Landscaping: Mass-plant as a border, use as an element of a cottage garden, or plant in a rock garden

Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat Sandy soil on steep slopes or at the base of cliffs.  

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Blue and shades of purple, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Cottage Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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